Name: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North
Address: Eastern Road, Portsmouth
Telephone: 0800 031 8416
Rating: 4

Convenient Modern Comfort Just Outside Portsmouth

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North

Why Concert-goers love it

easy access to major roads

quiet enough for post-concert wind-downs

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for a reliable spot to base themselves before a night out

Solo travelers chasing that once-in-a-lifetime live show

Couples making a weekend escape out of a concert

Fans needing a quieter space to recharge after the show

Budget-conscious music lovers who still want comfort

Food and Drink Options

Inclusive buffet breakfast – perfect for those late risers after a long night

Express Café & Bar with an all-day menu – ideal for grabbing a bite pre or post-show

Complimentary tea and coffee in rooms for a quick pick-me-up

No 24/7 room service, but you're covered until late with the café

Nightlife Options

Quiet on-site bar for a relaxed drink

Short drive to Portsmouth’s nightlife scene including pubs, clubs, and live music venues

Easy access to late-night taxis or ride-shares for getting back safely

What People Say

“Spotlessly clean and friendly staff” – praised by many guests

“Good value for money and modern rooms”

“Easy parking and access” – especially appreciated by concert-goers with cars

“Comfortable beds for a great night’s sleep after a gig”

Areas for Improvement

Not walkable to central Portsmouth venues – taxis or rideshares are your friend

Some guests mentioned limited dining variety on-site, though nearby options help

Not a party hub – better suited for relaxed post-concert vibes

The Bottom Line

peaceful, practical base

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Very Good (4.5 out of 5)

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Lovely stay. Staff were helpful...

Liked: Good for parking. Welcoming and clean.
Disliked: The carpet in the corridor looked grubby but understandable with hundreds of people passing through

Convenient location for ferry.

Liked: Excellent location for the ferry.
Disliked: Breakfast needs to start earlier to be able to have it before the early ferry check-in time.

Had a good time. Excellent...

Comfortable and reasonably priced.stay

Liked: Comfortable clean room, maybe a little more detail to repairs and cleaning. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great selection on breakfast
Disliked: The dinner menu choice was great. However, we ordered curry, and we felt the proportion size was a little small for the price. It could also be heated a little more.

Superb

Only downside small plates and...

Nice hotel

Liked: Nice roomCleanGood breakfast
Disliked: A bit far from Portsmouth

Poor

Liked: Pancake machine was a hit with the kids at breakfast. Facilities, restaurant and room were lovely big and clean.
Disliked: Having to pay for parking in a location that is so far from the center of town. And lady working at restaurant was refusing to provide us with allergy sheet until demanded. She just told us we would have to go somewhere else to eat when we politely asked for the soya free options for our boy.